Legal 500 Awards Shortlist 2026
We are delighted to have been shortlisted in 8 categories for The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026, including 6 individual nominations. They are: Chancery Junior of the Year – Tina Kyriakides Chancery Silk of the Year – David Mohyuddin KC Public Services and Charities Junior of the year – Joshua Winfield Public Services and Charities […]
O’Herlihy v Taylor [2026] EWHC 505 (Ch)
Matthew Mills, instructed by Tony Cockayne and Jasmine Ivory of Michelmores, appeared for the executor in the high-value Inheritance Act claim. The claimant is a 36-year-old personal trainer who previously starred in Made in Chelsea. He issued a claim against the estate of his mother’s ex-partner, which was worth £38 million, 4.5 years out of […]
Dasji v Bhudia [2026] EWHC 455 (Ch)
Matthew Mills, instructed by Luke Harrison and David Jones of Keidan Harrison LLP, appeared in reported charity proceedings Dasji v Bhudia [2026] EWHC 455 (Ch). The case concerned a long-running dispute over the terms of a constitution of a substantial Swaminarayan Hindu Temple in London. The High Court was asked to resolve the dispute by […]
William Moffett has been appointed King’s Counsel
We are delighted to announce that William Moffett has been appointed King’s Counsel. William is a highly regarded barrister who is recognised for his expertise in wills, trusts, real estate and charity disputes. He is frequently instructed in High Court litigation and on appeals, often in critical, high-value cases. He is recommended by Chambers UK […]
Jessie Barnett-Cox (Pupil)
Jessie has worked on complex commercial and international disputes since 2020, having spent five years as an Associate in Skadden’s top-tier International Litigation and Arbitration team before moving to the Bar. Jessie’s notable experience at Skadden includes representing: The respondent to an LCIA arbitration, involving contractual claims arising out of dispute concerning the non-delivery of […]
William Fitzalan Howard (Pupil)
Prior to coming to the Bar, William was a senior equity research analyst at an investment bank. He ran a team specialising in the valuation of transport and infrastructure assets. During the practising period of his pupillage William has acted both led and unled in the High Court on multiple occasions, as well as appearing […]
Matthew Mills named Public Services and Charities Junior of the Year at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025
We are delighted to share that Matthew Mills has been named Public Services and Charities Junior of the Year at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025. The award is a fantastic recognition of Matthew’s outstanding expertise, commitment and contributions in this field. We are very proud to see his work acknowledged in this way. Congratulations, […]
The effect of a local authority reorganisation order on a charity
Matthew Mills has recently published an article in Private Client Business on the effect of a local authority reorganisation order on a charity. Approximately 10% of all local authorities act as a trustee of at least one charity. Every year, many such local authorities are created, merged, expanded, or abolished. In this article, Matthew explains […]
Rachel Lane
Prior to coming to the Bar, Rachel was the sole fee earner in the Private Client department of a regional law firm, advising clients on wills, trusts, probate and estate administration. Rachel graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Double First-Class degree in Law, ranking third in her year. Alongside her academic studies, she volunteered as […]
Samuel Lane
In addition to his busy unled practice, he has acted as junior counsel on substantial cases in the Court of Appeal and High Court. He has experience in acting in contractual disputes, civil fraud claims, and insolvency litigation, as well as in partnership, probate, and property cases. Prior to coming to the Bar, Sam studied […]
